Tree-lighting ceremony, parade slated in Waynesboro

November 15, 2007|By JENNIFER FITCH

WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Santa Claus is coming to town - on Saturday.

He is a featured guest in Waynesboro's annual holiday parade, which steps off at 2 p.m.

The Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the parade, attempted to push it back to early December this year, but met scheduling conflicts and returned to the weekend selected in recent years.

"We have nearly 100 participants again this year," said Carlene Willhide, executive director of the Chamber.

Awards are given to amateur floats, majorettes/drum corps and walking units/professional floats.

"All of our bands receive $200 for participation," Willhide said.

Volunteer parade marshals will guide the Main Street activities from CV Avenue to Enterprise Avenue, Willhide said. A professional judging association will be used to determine winners, she said.

The Chamber this year has been working with nonprofit group Main Street Waynesboro Inc. to organize holiday events.